Advice on this name.....

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Advice on this name.....
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Wed, 05-23-2007 - 2:04pm

We have decided that we want our baby to be name Nori, but I have found in older posts that a lot of people find this is a childish name. We know we want to call her this, so I'd appreciate if there could not be any comments regarding our actual name choice. My question is, would Nori be a good given name, or should we give a longer/former name and use Nori as a nn?

Thanks. I'd really appreciate your input.

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Registered: 11-27-2006
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 2:33pm

I think if you have found the name you love, you should use it! Nori is a sweet name, and your loving it makes it special :) However, I think since you are asking the question, you must be a little concerned about it sounding more like a nickname. I know if I met a Nori, I would probably assume it was short for something.

I think Norah is a lovely, old-fashioned name and perfect to use with the nickname Nori. Choosing Norah (or another formal name) will give your daughter the choice as she grows older to go with a more formal name.

Most importantly, go with the name you love!

Hope that helps :)

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Registered: 02-28-2004
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 2:36pm
I don't think it's too bad as a given name, but I'd prefer a full name for it. My aunt is named Noreen and sometimes uses the nn Nori, if that appeals.
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Wed, 05-23-2007 - 2:53pm

It does sound nicknamey to me. I would use Norah/Nora or Eleanor nn Nori. You could still call her Nori all the time, but it will just give her a more professional choice if she chooses later on in life. As a Nikki, I am glad that I have Nicole to fall back on which is at least a BIT more professional.

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 3:01pm

I've always thought Nori would be a sweet nickname for Norah, Eleanor, Elinora, Leanora, Lenore, Noirin, Noirina (Noreen/Norina), Annora(h), Enora, Honora, Vannora, etc., but I agree it might be a bit too sweet (juvenile) as a given name.


I also think it's great when parents put such thought into their child's name, and give them options as they age. For example, while Nori is adorable for a little girl, she might appreciate also being able to use Nell or Ella as a teenager if you give her the full name Eleanor. Likewise, perhaps she'd feel more professional and confident putting Norah, rather than Nori, on her resume, KWIM? Really, you can't go wrong with giving her a formal version -- even if you end up calling her Nori 99% of the time! -- but you (or she) might very well regret NOT giving her that choice.


HTH :)

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Registered: 04-13-2004
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 3:11pm

Personally I like the idea of using a longer name and having Nori as a nn. I think giving your daughter more options for names when she’s older is a great way to go.

Suggestions for full name w/ Nori as nn:

Nora/Norah
Eleanor
Lenore
Lenora
Annora/Anora
Honor

Good Luck
-Annie

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Registered: 11-01-2005
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 3:35pm

I think it's pretty, but I do like the idea of using a longer given name.

Honoria and Norine come to mind.

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Registered: 05-20-2007
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 6:16pm

I grew up with a girl in school whose name was Honora. Not pronounced like Honor - more like: uh - nor- uh


Nori woud be cute as a nn for that.



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Registered: 07-15-2006
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 8:30pm

The first long name I thought of was Noreen. I think Nori is a cute version of that.

Hope I helped!
Tiffany

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 05-23-2007 - 9:53pm
I love Honora with Nori as a NN. My problem with Nori as a full name is that it does sound juvenile/familiar and nori is Japanese for seaweed (just go to a sushi bar).
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Thu, 05-24-2007 - 12:04am
Even before reaching adulthood, e.g., when it came time to prepare college applications, I was grateful for my given name, which is more formal than the nickname that I am called 99.9% of the time. I think that Nori is sweet, but if you give her a more formal name and use Nori as a nickname, you have the best of both worlds, and so does she. I would go with Annora, Honora, Honoria or Nora/Norah and call her Nori. Good luck with your decision.

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